The Door to December

Golden Voice George Guidall has carved another notch in his belt with Dean Koontz's latest thriller. Guidall's rich voice moves the story over the rough spots, especially where Koontz rambles a bit. Guidall's demeanor is at once grandfatherly and wise, with a tinge of sadness that lends humanity to the work. The story is creepy, even by Koontz standards. A 3-year-old girl is kidnapped by her scientist father, who conducts sensory deprivation experiments on her that are designed to release hidden psychokinetic powers. He succeeds beyond all expectations, and the child becomes the center of a maelstrom of terror. It's a good work made great by Guidall. As always. M.S. (c) AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine